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HOW WE WORK

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SELLING YOUR BUSINESS

Often clients request our firm to undertake a professional evaluation of their business's realistic current market value for the owner's confidential benefit. PMC provides such a professional evaluation program to guide shareholders in determining their business's current market value and in maximizing the company's future value.

Many things are controllable; including the approach to selling a business. We are pleased to offer our evaluation service. This program has evolved from extensive work with clients over the last 10 years.

OBJECTIVE

The objective of the program is to provide shareholders and management with a professional review of those elements that effect the company's value. The company is given a present value and guidelines to increase value.

The program costs $ 12,500, plus expenses, requires 5 days on-site and takes 10 - 15 subsequent off site business days to complete.

PROGRAM ELEMENTS

MARKET VALUATION

• A determination of current market value

• A review of current market conditions (what buyers are currently paying and what concerns them)

KEY ISSUES

• An assessment of all key issues effecting the value of the business, both internal & external

• Listing of key positive attributes

• Listing of those elements of the business that are likely to reduce value

MANAGEMENT ASSESSMENT

• A report card for current management

INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION

• The program can be tailored to specific client needs

• Confidentiality is assured

HOW WE WORK PROCEDURES

• You complete a checklist of information requirements

• We complete an initial visit to principal location

• We conduct a detailed review of operating and financial information

• We conduct an on site meeting with principals to present final results

FINANCIAL REVIEW INCLUDES

• Review of accounting procedures

• The contribution from each element of the business

• Analysis of expenses

• Recent property appraisals would be examined

• Assets would be compared to current market prices

• Financial covenant requirements

• Outstanding contractual liabilities

• Outstanding litigation

• Recasting cash flow to discount the effect of non-recurring expenses, shareholder related costs and extraordinary business events

THE TOTAL BUSINESS IS EXAMINED INCLUDING

• Key business issues

• Management style and effectiveness

• Operating policies and practices

• Business risk assessment and opportunities

• Marketing strategy

• Market trends and future prospects

• Marketing performance

• Internal business controls

• Analysis and assessment of product support

• Review of facilities and housekeeping

• Unions status

• Assessment of computer systems

WHAT BENEFITS ARE PROVIDED

• Establishing an objective company market value

• Realize the highest value for your company

• Understand and control the selling process

• Increase the value of the company

• Implement a plan to reduce the impact of potentially negative factors

• Position the company properly for a sale

• Identify the prime elements of value to buyers

• Guide the planning and preparation process

• Establish corporate buy-back value

• Valuation for estate planning or equitable distributions

• Anticipate likely deal structures

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SELLING YOUR BUSINESS